Honda GX160 4-Stroke OHV Gas Engine from Germany
The Honda GX160 is a 163cc spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine with 5.5 HP (approximately 4.1 kW) output, designed for propulsion in small vehicles like go-karts and minibikes. It falls under HTS 8407.32.9040 due to its cylinder capacity between 50-250cc and power not exceeding 18.65 kW, specifically for vehicle propulsion in Chapter 87.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify engine displacement (50-250cc) and power rating (<18.65kW) with manufacturer specs for accurate classification
• Include EPA or CARB certification documentation to avoid customs holds on emissions-regulated engines